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Taoiseach attends ceremony as Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute names co-directors
The Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute, jointly operated by Trinity College Dublin and St James’s Hospital, has named Professor Maeve Lowery and Professor John Kennedy as joint directors.
3 Jun 2021
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The politics of public health during the COVID-19 pandemic on the island of Ireland
The study shows that inter-jurisdictional commitments for health as contained in the Good Friday Agreement provide a framework for cooperation and coordination of population health on the island of Ireland
3 Jun 2021
Research
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Tuberculosis in Irish Prisons: new study recommends increased testing
The research shows that tuberculosis is an issue in Irish prisons and supports the need for improving early TB diagnosis and care within the system.
1 Jun 2021
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Experts say legislation is needed to set in stone the right of Irish workers to disconnect
While remote working offers great flexibility, it poses challenges for work-life balance. There is a particular risk that remote working gives rise to an organisational culture of constant availability.
1 Jun 2021
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Larger sample sizes needed to avoid false negative findings in vitamin D trials
The study demonstrated that individual differences in vitamin D status among trial participants coupled with seasonal fluctuations can have a detrimental impact on a trial's ability to detect true causal effects.
31 May 2021
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Philanthropists Eric and Barbara Kinsella donate €30m to Trinity College
Donation will kickstart Trinity East, the first new campus proposed by Trinity in its 429-year history, to be modelled on innovation districts such as Cambridge Square in Boston and similar districts in Toronto, Rotterdam and Barcelona.
27 May 2021
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NatPro Centre unlocks the power of natural products to benefit human health and society
The Centre will advance research and innovation of naturally derived products to deliver human health benefits and innovative life science solutions across sectors.
26 May 2021
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Biodiversity audit of Trinity’s campus and properties will quantify species and habitat diversity
This exciting project will quantify the habitat and species diversity across the 47-acre College Green campus, along with Trinity’s satellite properties.
22 May 2021
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Lancet publishes pivotal results from clinical trial for the chronic condition, atopic dermatitis
Results of the study led by Professor Alan Irvine are hugely encouraging and will hopefully offer an additional treatment option for patients.
21 May 2021
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Government announces €25 million in funding for Trinity College’s Old Library
The Old Library is home to the magnificent Long Room and precious manuscripts, including the 9th century Book of Kells. This marks the most significant funding award for the cultural heritage sector this year.
20 May 2021